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What measures can district health authorities take to prevent and control Covid19 in the community; A Rapid Response Brief
ACRES
2020
brief
Health Research

Background:While discussing the dynamics of the spread of Covid-19 disease and the global trend of the disease morbidity and mortality, District Health Officers (DHOs) have raised a need to explore …

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Causes of Absenteeism and Associated Mitigating Measures Among Health Workers; A Rapid Response Brief
ACRES
2021
brief
Health Research

Background:One of the District Health Teams (DHT) in Uganda is struggling with chronic health workers absenteeism at health facilities. Absenteeism has affected service delivery at the health facilities within the …

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Considerations for Improving HPV Vaccination Uptake among Adolescent girls in Mukono district; A Rapid Response Brief
ACRES
2021
brief
Health Research

Background:Ugandaâs Mukono district is grappling with a persistently suboptimal coverage of the second dose of HPV vaccination among 10-year-old school girls. While they are not sure about what exactly to …

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Covid-19 - Factors promoting vaccine hesitancy and measures to address these in Uganda; A Rapid Response Brief
ACRES
2021
brief
Health Research

Background:Uganda rolled out the Covid-19 vaccination in March 2021. The Ministry of Health used a phased approach in the rollout, prioritizing Health Care Workers (HCWs), security personnel, staff within the …

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Scale-up strategies for the MoHâs âTransformative leadership and cultural change collaborative initiativeâ in Uganda; A Rapid Response Brief
ACRES
2021
brief
Health Research

Background:The Ministry of Health (MoH) has collaborated with Spark Health Africa to pilot an initiative aimed at improving health system resilience in 10 districts in Uganda - the âTransformative leadership …

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Challenges for implementing Home-based care and measures to address these challenges during COVID-19 in Uganda; A Rapid Response Brief
ACRES
2022
brief
Health Research

Background:Like many countries, Uganda's healthcare system was overwhelmed by the Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic. There was an ever-increasing number of people seeking medical help at the health facilities for …

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How can we promote exclusive breastfeeding in the informal economy in Uganda; A Rapid Response Brief
ACRES
2022
brief
Health Research

Background:Working with other government ministries, departments and agencies and different development partners, the Ministry of Gender, Labor and Social Development is leading efforts to develop regulations on "Breastfeeding and childcare …

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Increasing access to family planning health services in areas with limited access in the Kalungu district; A Rapid Response Brief
ACRES
2022
brief
Health Research

Background:The unmet need for family planning in sub-Saharan Africa is high. Like in many African countries, Uganda's outstanding coverage of sexual reproductive health services to the communities is unsatisfactory. In …

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Strategies to control the transmission of SARS-CoV-2 in Ugandan schools; A Rapid Response Brief
ACRES
2022
brief
Health Research

SummaryBackground: On January 10, 2022, all schools in Uganda reopened after almost two years. The reopening of the schools coincided with the peak of the third surge of the Severe …

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SUPPORTING MOTHERS TO CONTINUE BREASTFEEDING: CHALLENGES AND POTENTIAL SOLUTIONS; A Rapid Response Brief
ACRES
2023
brief
Health Research

Background: It is recommended to initiate breastfeeding within an hour of birth, exclusively breastfeeding from birth until six months of age, and continuing breastfeeding to 24 months or longer,along with …

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Challenges in Using Mobile Phones for Collection of Antiretroviral Therapy Adherence Data in a Resource-Limited Setting
Haberer JE, Bangsberg DR, Kiwanuka J, Nansera D, Wilson IB
2010
Journal, Article
Health Research

Frequent antiretroviral therapy adherence monitoring could detect incomplete adherence before viral rebound develops and thus potentially prevent treatment failure Mobile phone technologies make frequent, brief adherence interviews possible in resource-limited …

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Real-time adherence monitoring for HIV antiretroviral therapy
Haberer J E, Bangsberg D R, Emenyonu N, Kahane J, Kigozi I, Hunt P, Martin J
2010
Journal, Article
Health Research

Current adherence assessments typically detect missed doses long after they occur. Real-time, wireless monitoring strategies for antiretroviral therapy may provide novel opportunities to proactively prevent virologic rebound and treatment failure. …

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Realtime adherence monitoring of antiretroviral therapy among HIV-infected adults and children in rural Uganda
Haberer JE, Muzoora C, Bangsberg DR, Kiwanuka J, Nansera D, Hunt PW, So J, O'Donnell M, Siedner M, Martin JN
2013
Journal, Article
Health Research

A real-time wireless electronic adherence monitor (EAM) and weekly self-report of missed doses via interactive voice response (IVR) and short message service (SMS) queries were used to measure anti-retroviral therapy …

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Duration of Antiretroviral Therapy Adherence Interruption Is Associated With Risk of Virologic Rebound as Determined by Real-Time Adherence Monitoring in Rural Uganda
Haberer JE, Siedner MJ, Boum Y, Bangsberg DR, Hunt PW, Martin JN, Musinguzi N, Mocello AR
2015
Journal, Article
Health Research

Background: Antiretroviral therapy (ART) adherence interruptions have been associated with viral rebound; however, the true risk is unknown because HIV RNA has never been measured during ongoing interruptions.Methods: The Uganda …

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Short message service (SMS) reminders and real-time adherence monitoring improve antiretroviral therapy adherence in rural Uganda
Haberer J E, Bangsberg D R, Musinguzi N, Musiimenta A, Atukunda E C, Wyatt M A, Ware N C
2016
Journal, Article
Health Research

Objective: To explore the effects of four types of short message service (SMS) plus real-time adherence monitoring on antiretroviral therapy (ART) adherence: daily reminders, weekly reminders, reminders triggered after a …

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Alignment of adherence and risk for HIV acquisition in a demonstration project of pre-exposure prophylaxis among HIV serodiscordant couples in Kenya and Uganda: A prospective analysis of prevention-effective adherence: A
Haberer J E, Celum C, Heffron R, Katabira E, Kidoguchi L, Mugo N, Bukusi E, Asiimwe S, Thomas K K, Baeten J M
2017
Journal, Article
Health Research

Introduction: Adherence is essential for pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) to protect against HIV acquisition, but PrEP use need not be life-long. PrEP is most efficient when its use is aligned with …

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Context Matters: PrEP Adherence is Associated With Sexual Behavior Among HIV Serodiscordant Couples in East Africa
Katabira Elly, Bangsberg David R., Haberer Jessica E., Ngure Kenneth, Muwonge Timothy, Mugo Nelly, Heffron Renee, Musinguzi Nicholas, Celum Connie, Baeten Jared M.
2017
Journal, Article
Health Research

Background: Short message service (SMS) surveys are a promising tool for understanding whether preexposure prophylaxis (PrEP) adherence aligns with risk for HIV acquisition--a concept known as prevention-effective adherence. Methods: The …

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ART adherence and viral suppression are high among most non-pregnant individuals with early-stage, asymptomatic HIV infection: an observational study from Uganda and South Africa
Haberer JE, Siedner MJ, Tsai AC, Orrell C, Bangsberg DR, Matthews LT, Musinguzi N, Asiimwe S, Bwana BM, Amanyire G and others...
2019
Journal, Article
Health Research

IntroductionThe success of universal antiretroviral therapy (ART) access and aspirations for an AIDS-free generation depend on high adherence in individuals initiating ART during early-stage HIV infection; however, adherence may be …

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Improving antiretroviral therapy adherence in resource-limited settings at scale: a discussion of interventions and recommendations
Ford Nathan, Munderi Paula, Bangsberg David R., Tsai Alexander C., HabererJessica E., Sabin Lora, Amico K. Rivet, Orrell Catherine, Galárraga Omar, Vreeman Rachel C. and others...
2017
Journal, Article
Health Research

MEDLINE Abstract: Introduction<BR>: Successful population-level antiretroviral therapy (ART) adherence will be necessary to realize both the clinical and prevention benefits of antiretroviral scale-up and, ultimately, the end of AIDS. Although …

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Antiretroviral therapy availability and HIV-related stigma and serostatus disclosure in Rakai, Uganda
Haberlen Sabina A.
2010
Dissertation
Health Research

Objectives: HIV-related stigma and low rates of HIV serostatus disclosure to sexual partners affect prevention efforts and contribute to negative health and social outcomes. However, empirical data on the effects …

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